Anisha Nair Citizen Matters, Blogs

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Lung spaces you can drive to

October 9, 2012 Anisha Nair

If on a Sunday morning you want to spend your day with your dear ones away from the noisy city, do you have options other than Cubbon Park and Lalbagh? There are quite a few

Street food trend: Dosa fusion

October 3, 2012 Anisha Nair

For some, it’s a nostalgia of their cities and for some others, it’s just something new to try. Prerna Soni, a professional who shifted to Bangalore recently, says, "I discovered these dosa stalls providing a

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Ancient yoga new avatar

September 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

Being fit is the new mantra and Yoga is making a comeback. Currently young women in the age group of 20 to 35 are especially taking to Yoga. There are a variety of yoga styles,

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When food sizzles

September 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

Hot food is definitely tempting, what if it is smoking hot? A bed of minced meat cutlet with boiled vegetables with some great sauce and maybe mashed potatoes on the side, sizzling away at your

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What Kannada books are Bengalureans reading?

September 10, 2012 Anisha Nair

Kannada is dying because of increasing usage of English language is an oft-repeated refrain. Many activists and Kannada lovers are trying to revive the charm of Kannada in various ways. Gaanchali bidi Kannada maathadi, a

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Go green with Ganesha this time

September 2, 2012 Anisha Nair

Ganesh Chathurthi marks the start of the Hindu festive season of the year. How about starting it on an eco-friendly note? Ganesh idol made out of clay. Pic: ecoexist Every year, the rivers and lakes

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Craving for Ona Sadhya in Bengaluru?

August 27, 2012 Anisha Nair

Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala. And when it comes to harvest, how can we miss out on the delicious goodies made out of these first crops? Rice, pulses, vegetables and sweet. It’s a

Tangled up in tangy flavours

August 26, 2012 Anisha Nair

Imli or Tamarind – an important ingredient of gravies that brings a completely different flavour to the dish. Hence the name, Tamarind. The restaurant has branches in Indiranagar and Banaswadi. This restaurant is a part

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Keep them busy, while you take a breather

August 12, 2012 Anisha Nair

“Mamma I am bored, Daddy I want toys…” Their demands reach new heights when you decide to visit a mall or have a lazy lunch with your friends. Shopping becomes even more cumbersome when you

Mediterranean cuisine for your soul

August 5, 2012 Anisha Nair

Flavours from Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon right here on Outer Ring Road. A sneak peek.

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Looking for that ‘one-of-a-kind’ outfit?

July 24, 2012 Anisha Nair

The wedding and festival season is about to kick off. Be it a wedding reception or Ganesh Chaturthi, people want to show off their personal styles. Uniqueness is the key here. Copycat designs aren’t popular.

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MTR oota

July 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

So this time, it’s Karnataka cuisine. While interviewing Sakuntala Narasimhan, a senior journalist, she said there is dearth of restaurants that serve authentic Karnataka food in the city. So Citizen Matters did some digging. Mavalli

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Light on your pocket, heavy in your tummy

July 18, 2012 Anisha Nair

This time, we pick two restaurants, run by women, that don’t cost a bomb to eat in and serve some great food. Bored of going to cafes very often? How about trying a ‘teafe’? Chaipatty

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Gear up for monsoon

June 26, 2012 Anisha Nair

With the delay in onset of Monsoon in the city, you have got more time to fill up your wardrobe with monsoon gear. So what’s on the list? Umbrellas, raincoats, jackets, caps and the list

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The Italian buon appetito

June 24, 2012 Anisha Nair

Craving for authentic Italian cuisine today? A date, family gathering, friends outing or a formal office meet, Chianti in Koramangala, caters to every kind of foodie that you are. Enter and you are greeted by